Moosewood

“Moosewood Restaurant was put on my bucket list in 1991. I've finally made it! It was worth the wait! I could have happily ordered ANYTHING on the menu. I had non-alcoholic guava on the bottom to drink, and my husband chose the hummus tray for our appetizer. For our main entrée he had the Moroccan stew and I had the polenta. OH MY GOODNESS...SOO GOOD!!! If you like vegetarian, don't pass through Ithaca without stopping at Moosewood! Our price range is based on 4 drinks, appetizer, 2 entrees, dessert, and a generous tip.”

“What an incredible find! We only realized the deep history of Moosewood after we sat down, and it truly lived up to its legendary reputation. The food was outstanding - everything tasted exceptionally fresh, healthy, and perfectly seasoned. We honestly couldn't stop eating! They have an impressive range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options which made ordering so easy for our family. We tried the beet hummus board, the gluten-free kids' pasta, and the Moosewood burger. Eevery single dish was flawless. It’s rare to find a place that balances health and flavor so well. This is officially our go-to spot every time we visit Ithaca!”

“Great vegetarian restaurant. I had heard a lot of good things about it on the parent’s group & it surpassed our expectations. Wonderful ambience, great service & delicious food. Definitely recommend. The sweet potato & black eyed pea soup & batatas bravas are a must try.”

“Great great vibes here- Indoors feels small yet intimate, with a thick, lit candle on every table, and beautiful decorations. The food always had a vegan cheese option which was really great for our non-dairy party. Pasta was a little lacking in flavor (we asked for salt and pepper which definitely helped) I would skip or order extra appetizers, which were great (we got a puffy pastry and were recommended the Patatas). The bean burger itself was good, but a little bit of a dry dish. We also got a pot of tea which was a really cozy touch. Overall, will probably be back for the mood but less so for the food. Service was great and timely, and last but not least they were really flexible for reservation time which was nice.”

“Had a really good experience here. The food was tasty, and I appreciated that they have plenty of vegetarian options to choose from. I accidentally ordered something that wasn’t vegetarian, and even though it had already been prepared, the staff were kind enough to replace it without any hassle. That was a really thoughtful gesture and definitely stood out. If you’re not sure about ingredients, I’d recommend double-checking or asking the staff—they’re helpful. Also, definitely try the beet hummus tartine and the Moosewood burger—both were really good. Overall, great food and even better service. I’d happily come back”